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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.41, 16,889.99 and 4,685.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.41, 16,889.99 and 4,685.67 is: 7,026.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.41 : 16,889.99 = 4,685.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.41/16,889.99 = 4,685.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.41x = 16,889.99 × 4,685.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.41x = 79,140,896.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,140,896.01/11,263.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,026.37

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